20 Best Books For Tech Entrepreneurs (2023 Update)

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. this growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. that's 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. whether it's people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, or entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, start your own business will guide them through the first three years of business. they'll gain the know-how of more than 30 years of collective advice from those who've come before them to: avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business test ideas in the real world before going to market with insights from gary vaynerchuk decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor know what to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. decide if a coworking space is the right move get tips on running successful facebook and google ads as part of a marketing campaign use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media

#1 new york times bestseller – “this book delivers completely new and refreshing ideas on how to create value in the world.”—mark zuckerberg, ceo of meta “peter thiel has built multiple breakthrough companies, and zero to one shows how.”—elon musk, ceo of space – x and tesla – the great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. information technology has improved rapidly, but there is no reason why progress should be limited to computers or silicon valley. progress can be achieved in any industry or area of business. it comes from the most important skill that every leader must master: learning to think for yourself. – doing what someone else already knows how to do takes the world from 1 to n, adding more of something familiar. but when you do something new, you go from 0 to 1. the next bill gates will not build an operating system. the next larry page or sergey brin won’t make a search engine. tomorrow’s champions will not win by competing ruthlessly in today’s marketplace. they will escape competition altogether, because their businesses will be unique. – zero to one presents at once an optimistic view of the future of progress in america and a new way of thinking about innovation: it starts by learning to ask the questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places.

This is the road map to a seven-figure business . . . in one year or less the word "entrepreneur" is today's favorite buzzword, and any aspiring business owner has likely encountered an overwhelming number of so-called "easy paths to success." the truth is that building a real, profitable, sustainable business requires thousands of hours of commitment, grit, and hard work. it's no wonder why more than half of new businesses close within six years of opening, and fewer than 5 percent will ever earn more than $1 million annually. 12 months to $1 million condenses the startup phase into one fast-paced year that has helped hundreds of new entrepreneurs hit the million-dollar level by using an exclusive and foolproof formula. he's seen more than 100 entrepreneurs cross the seven-figure barrier, many of whom go on to sell their businesses. if your goal is to be a full-time entrepreneur, get ready for one chaotic, stressful, and rewarding year. if you have the guts to complete it, you will be the proud owner of a million-dollar business and be in a position to call your own shots for life.

Entrepreneur and bestselling author of the lean startup, eric ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses of all kinds, ranging from established companies to early-stage startups, to grow revenues, drive innovation, and transform themselves into truly modern organizations, poised to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the twenty-first century. in the lean startup, eric ries laid out the practices of successful startups – building a minimal viable product, customer-focused and scientific testing based on a build-measure-learn method of continuous innovation, and deciding whether to persevere or pivot. in the startup way, he turns his attention to an entirely new group of organizations: established enterprises like iconic multinationals ge and toyota, tech titans like amazon and facebook, and the next generation of silicon valley upstarts like airbnb and twilio. drawing on his experiences over the past five years working with these organizations, as well as nonprofits, ngos, and governments, ries lays out a system of entrepreneurial management that leads organizations of all sizes and from every industry to sustainable growth and long-term impact. filled with in-the-field stories, insights, and tools, the startup way is an essential road map for any organization navigating the uncertain waters of the century ahead.

"how today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically succesful businesses" test your ideas before you bet the bank on them. don''t listen to what focus groups say; watch what your customers do. start with a modest offering and build on the aspects of it that prove valuable. expect to get it wrong and stay flexible and solvent enough to try again and again until you get it right.

This book is meant to help those outside the startup world get a basic understanding of the tech revolution underway by providing a simple yet comprehensive overview of how the system works and how it may impact individuals, society, and companies. this book takes readers through every element of the startup ecosystem while providing timely examples of how the tech revolution is changing our world, all in the hopes that you will be better informed to join the debate and think about how to make the most of the technological age.

"most startups are built to fail. but those failures, according to entrepreneur eric ries, are preventable. startups don't fail because of bad execution, or missed deadlines, or blown budgets. they fail because they are building something nobody wants. whether they arise from someone's garage or are created within a mature fortune 500 organization, new ventures, by definition, are designed to create new products or services under conditions of extreme uncertainly. one of the central premises of the lean startup movement is what ries calls "validated learning" about the customer.

About the bookextreme entrepreneurship: from war zones to jungles to slums to where capitalism is illegal, this book contains true stories of people making their startups work in some of the most challenging contexts. written by an award-winning professor at a top-ranked entrepreneurship school based on his interviews with startup founders in some of the more than 120 countries he has visited, there are no silicon valley stories of free office perks here. instead, you can expect to find uniquely inspiring stories and universal lessons about life and business from interesting people and places around the world.this book will provide you with: (1) life and business tips and inspiration, provided from a fresh perspective;(2) immediately actionable ideas, including intriguing ways of overcoming obstacles related to food, water, education, energy, the environment, employment, travel, startups, entrepreneurship, meeting people, and more;(3) insight into the mindsets of people who see and create opportunities and successfully execute to make the most of those opportunities; and(4) interesting background information on people and places around the world, providing a dose of context and entertainment.whether it is a pioneering school for the differently-abled in peru, or nurturing local food economies with solar mini-grids in madagascar, or rainforest stewardship in colombia and suriname, or startups in the wake of genocide in timor-leste, or sparking the rebirth of a former industrial town in the united states, you will read here stories of folks tackling tough problems with few resources. published in book format for the first time, the author expertly presents these stories and others in what can be described as a stylistic blend of anthony bourdain's parts unknown and npr's how i built this. please read and enjoy! about the authoradam j. sulkowski is an associate professor of law and sustainability at babson college, ranked as the #1 school for entrepreneurs for decades, according to us news & world report and other authorities. as a professor since 2005, he has earned tenure twice (at umass dartmouth and again at babson), has won more than a dozen teaching and research awards, has been published over fifty times (including over three dozen times in academic journals), and was a fulbright scholar (in 2014-15). before beginning his teaching career, professor sulkowski received a ba from the college of william & mary and an mba and jd from boston college. he also ran a business and worked as an attorney at firms, at businesses, and on behalf of environmental causes.

It doesn't matter how old you are or where you're from; you can start a profitable business. the young entrepreneur's guide to starting and running a business will show you how.through stories of young entrepreneurs who have started businesses, this book illustrates how to turn hobbies, skills, and interests into profit-making ventures. mariotti describes the characteristics of the successful entrepreneur and covers the nuts and bolts of getting a business up, running and successful.

Four-time new york times bestselling author gary vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands. – in his 2009 international bestseller crush it, gary insisted that a vibrant personal brand was crucial to entrepreneurial success, in crushing it!, gary explains why that’s even more true today, offering his unique perspective on what has changed and what principles remain timeless. he also shares stories from other entrepreneurs who have grown wealthier—and not just financially—than they ever imagined possible by following crush it principles. the secret to their success (and gary’s) has everything to do with their understanding of the social media platforms, and their willingness to do whatever it took to make these tools work to their utmost potential. that’s what crushing it! teaches readers to do. – in this lively, practical, and inspiring book, gary dissects every current major social media platform so that anyone, from a plumber to a professional ice skater, will know exactly how to amplify his or her personal brand on each. he offers both theoretical and tactical advice on how to become the biggest thing on old standbys like twitter, facebook, you – tube, instagram, pinterest, and snapchat; podcast platforms like spotify, soundcloud, iheartradio, and i – tunes; and other emerging platforms such as musical.ly. for those with more experience, crushing it! illuminates some little-known nuances and provides innovative tips and clever tweaks proven to enhance more common tried-and-true strategies. is a state-of-the-art guide to building your own path to professional and financial success, but it’s not about getting rich. it’s a blueprint to living life on your own terms.

And what he found looked far different than expected. just to mention a few: most unicorn founders had no industry experience;there's no disadvantage to being a solo founder or to being a non-technical ceo;less than 15% went through any kind of accelerator program;over half had strong competitors when starting–being first to market with an idea does not actually matter. you will also hear the stories of the early days of billion-dollar startups first-hand. the book includes exclusive interviews with the founders/investors of zoom, instacart, pay – pal, nest, github, flatiron health, kite pharma, facebook, stripe, airbnb, you – tube, linked – in, lyft, door – dash, coinbase, and square, venture capital investors like elad gil, peter thiel, alfred lin from sequoia capital and keith rabois of founders fund, as well as previously untold stories about the early days of byte – dance (tik – tok), whats – app, dropbox, discord, di – di, flipkart, instagram, careem, peloton, and space – x. packed with counterintuitive insights and inside stories from people who have built massively successful companies, super founders is a paradigm-shifting and actionable guide for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in what makes a startup successful.

Understanding tech is hard and time-consuming for people without a coding background. tech is one of the most complex topics for those without a technical background. but at the same time, understanding tech is quite important. anyone working with software developers will find it hard to connect and communicate if they don't understand tech. there are other benefits to understanding tech too. you can build empathy for the development team working day and night with you. this creates mutual trust and respect, which makes it easy to work and get work done. having tech understanding also helps in building your confidence as a pm. so it is no wonder that all the product leaders and ceos of tech companies understand tech very well, even if they didn't have a degree in computer science or a background in coding. excelling on the job requires them to do it. there are so many good reasons for learning tech, but not every pm does that. the reason is that it's hard to learn tech on your own. there aren't many resources designed for pms to understand tech. in the absence of proper guidance and resources, it takes years of study to build an understanding. and that's why i wrote this book. the goal of the book is to help you get to a place that takes years to reach.

Everything you need to know about starting your own independent business—and earning big—through easy-to-understand infographics.start your dream business, optimize your freelancing, and max out your earnings with this graphic guide to everything you need to know to work for yourself. the infographic guide for entrepreneurs includes information on how to leverage your skills to earn money, how to apply for a business loan, how to keep track of your earnings and expenses—and much more. with clear and accessible infographics on topics such as “what makes my business unique?” ; “sell yourself without selling out”; “feast or famine: how to stay afloat during dry spells”; and “hiring your squad”, you’ll learn how easy it is to work for you!

Learn the skills of entrepreneurship with this resource that is designed to help anyone who wants to start or grow a business. tracy is a bestselling author who has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5 million people throughout the world.

Be your own boss learn how to: avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business – define and research your ideal audience – test ideas in the real world before going to market – propose and win funding from venture capitalists, government programs, and banks – evaluate locations and whether a co-working space is the right move run successful facebook and google ads as part of your marketing campaign – use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media cover your bases when you hire and manage employees

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. this growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. that's 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. whether it's people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, to entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, start your own business will guide them through the first three years of business. they'll gain the know-how of more than thirty years of collective advice from those who've come before them to: – how to avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business – tips for testing ideas in the real-world before going to market with insights from gary vaynerchuk – decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor – what to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. – whether or not a co-working space is a right move – tips on running successful facebook and google ads as part of a marketing campaign – use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media

Turn your high-tech idea into a high-profit business the high-tech entrepreneur's handbook is a practical, hands-on guide designed specifically for people with a business idea, but little managerial experience. it takes you step-by-step through the key stages of setting up and running a high-tech enterprise, whether that's starting your own company or taking control of a project or department within a larger company. based on a highly successful cambridge university business studies course, from a department that has generated at least one self-made millionaire a year, the book is a straight-talking, jargon-free guide that delivers the core background information necessary to create and run a successful enterprise. technology, regardless of how good it is, forms only a small part of bringing a project to a successful and profitable conclusion. this is the book that explains the rest of the equation.key areas discussed include:- getting started – developing and protecting your idea- writing the business plan- money and legal issues- managing projects, people and products- marketing and selling- growth and exit.

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. this growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. that's 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. whether it's people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, to entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, start your own business will guide them through the first three years of business. they'll gain the know-how of more than thirty years of collective advice from those who've come before them to: – how to avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business – tips for testing ideas in the real-world before going to market with insights from gary vaynerchuk – decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor – what to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. – whether or not a co-working space is a right move – tips on running successful facebook and google ads as part of a marketing campaign – use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media

Turn your high-tech idea into a high-profit business the high-tech entrepreneur's handbook is a practical, hands-on guide designed specifically for people with a business idea, but little managerial experience. it takes you step-by-step through the key stages of setting up and running a high-tech enterprise, whether that's starting your own company or taking control of a project or department within a larger company. based on a highly successful cambridge university business studies course, from a department that has generated at least one self-made millionaire a year, the book is a straight-talking, jargon-free guide that delivers the core background information necessary to create and run a successful enterprise. technology, regardless of how good it is, forms only a small part of bringing a project to a successful and profitable conclusion. this is the book that explains the rest of the equation.key areas discussed include:- getting started – developing and protecting your idea- writing the business plan- money and legal issues- managing projects, people and products- marketing and selling- growth and exit.

Many aspiring tech entrepreneurs believe that to start a successful tech business means they must risk everything, quit their day job, and seek funding. these and other bootstrapped companies prove that billion-dollar companies can start in home offices and garages on founders' evenings and weekends. together with experiences from his own career and those of featured guests from the popular the agile entrepreneur podcast, dontha lays out a plan for any aspiring tech entrepreneur to start a side hustle that is profitable from the beginning and has a chance to become something great. the 60-minute tech startup shows side hustlers how to: discover mistakes to avoid that doom most tech businesses answer common questions such as "what is a non-compete?" build a personal brand without getting in trouble at work learn how to talk to your boss about your job on the side perform a business model analysis decide the type of tech business to start borrow lessons of good side hustles that already exist master customer outreach and get noticed rock every sales discovery call prepare for objection-handling use the best ways to get referrals and grow organically all of the above and more in just one hour a day for one month.